Forest Biomass
…700 trees per acre and less understory shrubs will improve residual tree growth and reduce the hazard of damage from wildfire. It is best to perform these thinnings at early…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Timber Products
Here are some interesting facts about some of the many products that come from Georgia’s trees: Timber Products Pulpwood for paper, saw timber lumber, poles, and veneer logs are valuable…
Ecosystem Services
…benefits to society. These public goods provide the basis for sustainable economies, communities, and livelihoods, but have no recognized economic value in the marketplace. The vital contributions of ecosystem services…
Champion Trees
…to remove these species over time as these champions cease to exist. Any naturalized tree species considered invasive will not be considered. Review a complete list of Georgia invasive trees….
Cogongrass in Georgia
…established due to the tremendous root system that must be completely eliminated. The first step in eradicating cogongrass is educating individuals how to identify the grass. The most recognizable feature…
PLT and Me!
…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…
Health & Recreational
…spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…Texas have helped offset mill closures in Canada, while four new large mills are coming to the South with some previously idle facilities in Florida and Mississippi coming back online….